Warm liquids are your best friend. Think: hot tea, black coffee, warm broth, or warm apple juice. Heat relaxes the bowel muscles.
Lie on your back and pull your knees toward your chest (like a happy baby pose). Roll gently from side to side. Gravity and movement often dislodge the offender. stoma blockage
If you have an ileostomy or colostomy, there is one word that can strike fear into your heart faster than almost any other: Blockage. Warm liquids are your best friend
Let’s be real: Living with a stoma is mostly freedom, but blockages are the hidden speed bump on that road. The good news? Most blockages resolve on their own. The better news? Knowing exactly what to do can turn a panic attack into a manageable plan. Lie on your back and pull your knees